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Outdoor education

EDM (Early Day Motion) 294: tabled on 22 October 2024

Tabled in the 2024-25 session.

This motion has been signed by 28 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes the profound benefits of outdoor education for children's physical, mental, and emotional well-being; highlights the value of residential outdoor learning in developing essential life skills; urges the Government to make it a statutory part of the school curriculum; calls for inclusivity, ensuring all children can access outdoor learning regardless of background; further highlights the success of centres like Outward Bound at Ullswater, the Bendrigg Trust, the Brathay Trust, and Patterdale Hall in providing an unparalleled backdrop for educational development; and urges the Government to prioritise investment in outdoor learning for the benefit of future generations.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Brown-Fuller, Jess
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 24 October 2024
Chichester
Khan, Ayoub
Independent
Signed on 24 October 2024
Birmingham Perry Barr
Franklin, Zöe
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 October 2024
Guildford
Gordon, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 October 2024
Harrogate and Knaresborough
Denyer, Carla
Green Party
Signed on 28 October 2024
Bristol Central
Jarvis, Liz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 28 October 2024
Eastleigh
MacDonald, Mr Angus
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 30 October 2024
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Adam, Shockat
Independent
Signed on 30 October 2024
Leicester South
Maguire, Helen
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 30 October 2024
Epsom and Ewell
Dillon, Mr Lee
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 30 October 2024
Newbury
Ramsay, Adrian
Green Party
Signed on 30 October 2024
Waveney Valley
Chowns, Ellie
Green Party
Signed on 31 October 2024
North Herefordshire
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on 31 October 2024
Islington North
Young, Claire
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 31 October 2024
Thornbury and Yate
McDonnell, John
Independent
Signed on 1 November 2024
Hayes and Harlington
Voaden, Caroline
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 6 November 2024
South Devon
Burgon, Richard
Independent
Signed on 14 November 2024
Leeds East
Maskell, Rachael
Labour
Signed on 18 November 2024
York Central
Savage, Dr Roz
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 November 2024
South Cotswolds
Maguire, Ben
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 21 November 2024
North Cornwall
Hobhouse, Wera
Liberal Democrat
Signed on 9 December 2024
Bath
Berry, Siân
Green Party
Signed on 15 January 2025
Brighton Pavilion

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.